Wandsworth News

Wandsworth Business Partnership
There are over 12,000 businesses in Wandsworth, employing (if my sums are right) over 70,000 people, but for some reason business lacks a voice in Wandsworth.

Putney Society and Wandsworth Council petition for hybrid buses
The Putney Society and Wandsworth Council have launched a petition in a joint bid to secure hybrid buses for Putney High Street.

Wandsworth newsagent fined for selling cigarettes to children
A newsagent has been prosecuted by the council’s trading standards team after he was caught selling cigarettes to a juvenile.

No charge for Wandsworth Jubilee street parties
Wandsworth Council has confirmed there will not be a charge for residents organising street parties during the Diamond Jubilee weekend.

Council first to provide "warts and all" info for armchair critics
Wandsworth has become the first council in London to publish league tables that show how the services it provides compare to those of councils across the capital.

Next at NBC Sports: The Olympics...And Baseball?
As the network looks to add content, NBC Sports chief Mark Lazarus calls baseball a premiere...

Historic Venues of the 2012 Olympics
London has evolved from a rich, historic background, to a modern city. Likewise, the Olympics now combine both old and new sporting traditions. The London 2012 Olympics will make use of some of the city's oldest buildings and grounds as venues for international competition.

Maria Sharapova sets sights on London Olympics
Maria Sharapova is making the London Olympics one of her top priorities this year after missing the Beijing Games with an injury.

Sharapova sets sights on London Olympics
Maria Sharapova is making the London Olympics one of her top priorities this year after missing the Beijing Games with an injury. The third-ranked Russian has won three Grand Slam titles but has never competed at the Olympics. "Representing my country there will be a huge honor for me," Sharapova said.

Toulouse coach Noves calls for Top 14 to be reduced
Toulouse coach Guy Noves on Monday called for the French Top 14 league to be cut by two teams to 12 in a bid to allow players to better adapt to professional rugby.